Lake Tahoe lies across the border of which two US states?
AnswerCalifornia and Nevada
About two-thirds of Lake Tahoe is in California and one-third in Nevada.
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Tahoe facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Lake Tahoe, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What kind of water body is Lake Tahoe?
AnswerA freshwater lake
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake fed by many streams from the surrounding mountains.
Going deeper
Lake Tahoe is often described as the largest what in North America?
AnswerAlpine lake
At about 1,900 meters above sea level, Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America.
Fannette Island, in Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, is notable for what?
AnswerIt is the only island in Lake Tahoe
Fannette Island, a small granite island in Emerald Bay, is the only island in the whole lake.
Which Native American people have lived around Lake Tahoe for thousands of years?
AnswerThe Washoe
The Washoe people have long gathered at Lake Tahoe in summer, and the lake's name comes from a Washoe word.
Expert level
Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the United States. Which lake is the deepest?
AnswerCrater Lake
Oregon's Crater Lake is the deepest in the US at about 594 meters; Tahoe reaches about 501 meters.
What is Lake Tahoe's maximum depth?
AnswerAbout 500 meters (1,645 feet)
Lake Tahoe's deepest point is about 501 meters, or 1,645 feet.
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